Spanish Conversation · Level 33
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Spanish word
rodaja
Pronunciation
IPA/roˈðaxa/
Meaning
- feminine nounslice
Example
Añade una rodaja de limón al té.
Add a slice of lemon to the tea.
More examples
Pon una rodaja de pepino en el sándwich.
Put a slice of cucumber on the sandwich.
Core concept
Round wheel-shaped thin piece cut transversely from a food item, often with rind or edge intact.
Common phrases
rodaja de limón
slice of lemon
rodaja de tomate
slice of tomato
rodaja de pepino
slice of cucumber
Similar words
rebanada: Forms a fairly thick flat slice cut from a loaf of bread, typically used for toast or sandwiches.
loncha: Serves as a thin flat slice of ham or cheese, flexible and usually sliced very thin.
trozo: Appears as an irregular piece or fragment created by cutting or breaking; size and shape vary.
porción: Serves as the portion of food taken or served for eating, a single helping.
Definition in Spanish
Porción fina y circular que se obtiene al cortar transversalmente un alimento redondo, como un limón, un tomate o un embutido, utilizada como pieza individual o guarnición.
Word origin
Derived from medieval Spanish rodaxa with the suffix -aja, a formation that produced nouns for circular cuts or slices.
Usage tips
- In a café or recipe a lemon added to a drink is typically called una rodaja de limón rather than una loncha or una rebanada.